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Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens

Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens, age 72 of Mendon passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on December 13, 1952 the son of Herbert and Barbara (Granger) Bruystens and was a lifetime resident of the area.Millard graduated from Mendon High School with the Class Read More…

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Additional info on DNA tests to be sought in Hernandez-Ruiz case

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As pre-trial motions and hearings continue in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Sturgis last year, both sides are seeking more information on DNA tests from Michigan State Police.In a status conference hearing Friday, Jan. 24, Anastase Markou, the lawyer for Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz, Read More…

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Pivotal to move forward with building addition at Centreville site Possible future plans for organization discussed

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Board members of Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health in St. Joseph County, reaffirmed their willingness to go ahead with a future construction project at its Centre-ville location during their meeting Tuesday.In a unanimous vote, the board agreed to moving forward with getting quotes for a building ad-dition on the Read More…